Raffaele d'Alessandro's "Chamber Music for Wind Instruments & Piano" is a captivating collection of compositions that showcases the artist's remarkable versatility and mastery of his craft. Released on January 1, 1998, under the VDE-GALLO label, this album spans a diverse range of musical styles and moods, all beautifully performed with a blend of technical precision and expressive depth.
The album features a variety of pieces, including sonatinas, sonatas, suites, and serenades, each offering a unique exploration of the wind instruments' expressive capabilities. From the playful and rhythmic "Sonatina Giocosa for Clarinet & Piano" to the lyrical and introspective "Sonata for Flute & Piano No. 1," d'Alessandro's compositions are both engaging and emotionally resonant.
The album's duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes provides a substantial journey through d'Alessandro's musical landscape. Highlights include the dynamic "Suite for Solo Clarinet" and the delicate "Sonatine for Solo Flute," both of which demonstrate d'Alessandro's ability to create intricate and captivating solo performances.
Throughout the album, d'Alessandro's compositions are characterized by their melodic richness, harmonic sophistication, and rhythmic vitality. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rewarding and enriching listening experience. Raffaele d'Alessandro's "Chamber Music for Wind Instruments & Piano" is a testament to the enduring power of classical music and the timeless appeal of its compositions.
(C) 1998 Disques VDE-GALLO
Tracks
Sonatina Giocosa for Clarinet & Piano, Op. 6a: I. Allegro. Tempo di ValzerRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Esther Walker
Sonatina Giocosa for Clarinet & Piano, Op. 6a: II. Arioso. Tempo di HabaneraRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Esther Walker
Sonatina Giocosa for Clarinet & Piano, Op. 6a: III. Scherzino. Tempo di GuajiraRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Esther Walker
Sonatina Giocosa for Clarinet & Piano, Op. 6a: IV. Recitativo e Rondino. Tempo di RumbaRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Esther Walker
Sonata for Flute & Piano No. 1, Op. 46: I. Recitativo - AllegroRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch, Esther Walker
Sonata for Flute & Piano No. 1, Op. 46: II. LentoRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch, Esther Walker
Sonata for Flute & Piano No. 1, Op. 46: III. Rondo scherzando. SerenataRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch, Esther Walker
Sonata for Oboe & Piano, Op. 67: I. Introduzione e SonataRaffaele D' Alessandro, Franziska Müller, Esther Walker
Sonata for Oboe & Piano, Op. 67: II. Recitativo e Rondo giocosoRaffaele D' Alessandro, Franziska Müller, Esther Walker
Suite for Solo Clarinet, Op. 64: I. Allegretto. PréludeRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy
Suite for Solo Clarinet, Op. 64: II. Lento. AirRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy
Suite for Solo Clarinet, Op. 64: III. Presto. GigueRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy
Sonatine for Solo Flute, Op. 19: I. Allegro assaiRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch
Sonatine for Solo Flute, Op. 19: II. Lento graziosoRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch
Sonatine for Solo Flute, Op. 19: III. Presto. RondeauRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch
Recitatif et Valse-impromptu for Oboe & Piano, Op. 20: I. RecitatifRaffaele D' Alessandro, Franziska Müller, Esther Walker
Recitatif et Valse-impromptu for Oboe & Piano, Op. 20: II. Allegro giocoso. RondeauRaffaele D' Alessandro, Franziska Müller, Esther Walker